2011 Irish General Election
27 October 2011 · Mary Robinson onwards
Michael D. Higgins won with 39.60% against Seán Gallagher on 28.50%. Turnout 56.1%.
President before
Mary McAleese
Independent
Elected President
Michael D. Higgins
Labour
Winning share
39.6%
Turnout
56.1%
The result
Michael D. Higgins
Labour · 701,101 votes
39.60%
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Seán Gallagher
Independent · 504,964 votes
28.50%
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Martin McGuinness
Sinn Féin · 243,030 votes
13.70%
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Gay Mitchell
Fine Gael · 113,321 votes
6.40%
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David Norris
Independent · 109,469 votes
6.20%
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Dana Rosemary Scallon
Independent · 51,220 votes
2.90%
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Mary Davis
Independent · 48,657 votes
2.70%
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